The new Small Business Minister should make for positive change in the franchising landscape. Last week’s confirmation of Craig Emer…
The new Small Business Minister should make for positive change in the franchising landscape. Last week’s confirmation of Craig Emer…
Labor has won a resounding election victory, and Kevin Rudd will be Prime Minister. But what does it mean for your business? By MIKE PRESTON…
A cool-headed analysis by the SmartCompany team of the policies put forth during this election campaign, keeping a strong focus on the best …
Federal Small Business Minister Fran Bailey has reportedly promised, if re-elected on Saturday, to amend the Trade Practices Act to prevent …
The first of Jack Cowin’s Competitive Foods KFC stores in Western Australia has closed. The Rockingham, Perth, store closed for the last t…
As the franchise boom dies, disputes are breaking out as franchises become tougher to manage. JACQUI WALKER tells of the traps and how to av…
The Coalition has no plans for further reform in franchising, according to its answers to questions on franchising policy posed to both majo…
Australian Pharmaceuticals Industries will sell its retail franchise business, Price Attack, to focus on its core growth businesses in the h…
Who is best for your business? Labor or Liberal? However you vote, the outcome of the 2007 federal election will make a difference to your b…
The embattled ACCC, criticised for its soft approach toward franchisors, has lost its case on behalf of a group of ice drink licensees becau…
The Coalition parties may be the natural allies of the small businesses that make up the franchising industry, but Labor’s small business …
The Franchise Council of Australia has responded to allegations of bias towards franchisors by creating a franchisee forum. The forum will p…
